8824 A very rare pair of Russian Louis XV period patinated copper and copper gilt repousse tea bowls, the rim and interior brightly gilded, the patinated body finely decorated with swags of flowers and resting on a foot ring.

Collection of Michael Wellby

Russian, possibly Demidov Copper Workshop.

1750-70

Diameter: 3.25 ins (8 cm)

Height: 2 ins (5 cm)                                                            £2,200